# Hutzper

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hutzper

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Osaka-shi, Japan
- Website: www.hutzper.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 1, 2022)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Hutzper Inc. is an innovative company specializing in AI-driven solutions tailored for the manufacturing sector, focusing on automation and process optimization to enhance operational efficiency.Founded in 2020 in Osaka, Japan, Hutzper Inc. provides AI solutions that automate quality inspections and optimize workforce allocation. The CEO, Hiro Onishi, leads the firm as it continues to grow in the competitive landscape of AI applications in manufacturing. In March 2025, Hutzper Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from new investors ORIX Corporation, Fuji Electric, Rohto Pharmaceutical, Leave a Nest Capital, and Safie Ventures Inc, with participation from returning investor Chugin Lease.

Hutzper Inc. specializes in AI-driven solutions designed specifically for the manufacturing sector, providing tools for automating and optimizing processes such as quality inspection and workforce allocation. The company’s flagship products include 'Mekikibaito,' an AI solution that automates visual inspections to enhance quality control, and 'Skill Puzzle,' a SaaS service that optimizes personnel allocation based on skill sets and production requirements. These products utilize advanced machine learning techniques and image processing to improve efficiency, reduce human error, and facilitate digital transformation (DX) within manufacturing environments. Hutzper’s offerings cater primarily to the Japanese manufacturing and logistics markets, serving a diverse client base that includes prominent companies like Toyota and SoftBank, as well as various small to medium-sized enterprises across the region.Hutzper generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients with access to its AI solutions on a recurring basis. This structure allows for continuous updates and support as clients integrate these technologies into their operations. The company’s products, particularly 'Mekikibaito' and 'Skill Puzzle,' are offered under flexible pricing plans that can be tailored to the specific needs of individual clients or industries. Hutzper also engages in partnerships with various organizations to enhance its service offerings and expand its market reach. By focusing on delivering practical AI solutions that provide measurable improvements in productivity and operational efficiency, Hutzper positions itself as a key player in the ongoing evolution of Japan's manufacturing landscape. 

The company plans to use the March 2025 funding to strengthen partnerships, enhance product offerings, and develop innovative AI solutions to tackle labor shortages in manufacturing.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 1, 2022, $3.2M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, ANRI, Senshu Ikeda Capital, MIRAIDOOR, Hiroshima Venture Capital, Resona Capital, Chugin Capital Partners, Globe Advisors Ventures
- Series A, Mar 31, 2021, $0.5M — Hiroshima Venture Capital
- Series A, Jan 22, 2021, $1M — East Ventures, ANRI, Hiroshima Venture Capital, Chugin Lease

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Series A
- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Series A
- Hiroshima Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hiroshima-venture-capital) — Series A
- Chugin Lease (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chugin-lease) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- Senshu Ikeda Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/senshu-ikeda-capital) — Series A
- MIRAIDOOR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miraidoor) — Series A
- Resona Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/resona-capital) — Series A
- Chugin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chugin-capital-partners) — Series A
- Globe Advisors Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globe-advisors-ventures) — Series A